Prepare against Abdimalik Abdisalimov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #316 classical · FIDE ID 14206323
When preparing against Abdimalik Abdisalimov, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,185 games by Abdimalik Abdisalimov, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Abdimalik Abdisalimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdimalik Abdisalimov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,548 | 2,569 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,435 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,472 | 2,478 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,185 | 538 | 290 | 357 | 45.4% |
| As White | 593 | 293 | 153 | 147 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 592 | 245 | 137 | 210 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdimalik Abdisalimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdimalik Abdisalimov's side.
First moves as White (593 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 55.3% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 147 | 24.8% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 66 | 11.1% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 7.9% | 75.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Abdisalimov usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 71.9% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 48 | 15.7% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.6% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 84.5% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Abdimalik Abdisalimov's chess games
All 1,185 games by Abdimalik Abdisalimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 538 wins, 290 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 61 | 28/17/16 | 45.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52 | 30/10/12 | 57.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 45 | 24/10/11 | 53.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 17/1/13 | 54.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 12/8/0 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 94 | 43/23/28 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/9/9 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Mar 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,728 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Jul 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,718 | chT-TUR | B51 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,689 | Wch Rapid | D02 |
| Feb 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,687 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 263 | 136.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-UZB | 2025 | 69 | 33.5 | 2,371 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 2,518 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,628 |
| Istanbul Open | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,481 |
| Baku Open | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 2,280 |
| Tashkent Sahibkiran Temur Cup | 2024 | 16 | 12 | 2,553 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shamsiddin Vokhidov (16 games) · Nodirbek Yakubboev (15 games) · Saidakbar Saydaliev (13 games) · Mukhiddin Madaminov (11 games) · Ortik Nigmatov (10 games) · Javokhir Sindarov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdimalik Abdisalimov's chess games?
1,185 games by Abdimalik Abdisalimov, from Jan 2014 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Abdimalik Abdisalimov has played.
What does Abdimalik Abdisalimov play on the first move as White?
Across 593 games with White in our database, Abdimalik Abdisalimov opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdimalik Abdisalimov answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Abdimalik Abdisalimov play as White?
As White, Abdimalik Abdisalimov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 45.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (52 games, 57.7% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 593 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdimalik Abdisalimov play as Black?
As Black, Abdimalik Abdisalimov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (94 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 592 games.
What is Abdimalik Abdisalimov's FIDE rating?
Abdimalik Abdisalimov is currently rated 2,548 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,472 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Abdimalik Abdisalimov played?
Our database contains 1,185 games by Abdimalik Abdisalimov, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 538 wins, 290 draws, 357 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdimalik Abdisalimov?
1,185 games by Abdimalik Abdisalimov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.